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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168.78, 253.16 and 47.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168.78, 253.16 and 47.01 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168.78 : 253.16 = 47.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168.78/253.16 = 47.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168.78x = 253.16 × 47.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168.78x = 11,901.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,901.94/168.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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